Wow….Wanderer….makes perfect sense!!! this link you provided pretty much seals it for me:...
One last bump... Deeply appreciate all the posts/interest so far. I think we've determined the following... It's likely cast spelter It's...
Bump. Thanks everyone so far.. Fig... Yes this particular config seems unique...
Def cloven hooves....
Re. The crest… it may very well be…to the right eye…I’ve done some googling…including the v crescent…but so far nothing. I think it’s a matter...
Indeed KSW, I have always displayed him…thought once or twice about repainting him…but then thought I’d better not. I know I keep...
But….worth noting…toes not hooves…. Realizing …since roaring20s mentioned …not seeing them with hooves…mostly toes…or…if bird head, talons.
Here is the crest....and an additional side picture. I see no other identifying marks... The clock thing makes sense too...man I'd love to have...
Re . Lantern hanger.... possibly. I have looked through hundreds of 'similar' Google photos...and nothing... Getting even more curious.
After the recent post...and some research...seems it may indeed be spelter?
It looks like something flaked off...
Changed the title to eliminate mention of cast iron.... assumptions really are dangerous : )
Ahh...smart! (Magnet suggestion). No stick... possibly bronze then?
I should mention...in case it can't be seen on the photo...it has screw holes (?) In one front and one back foot...and it's mouth opening is...
Hi guys....bought this many years ago in an antique store...seems like cast iron... about 7 inches tall. What intrigues me most...is that it...
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